Tolima Dove vs Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Leptotila conoveri compared with Ptilinopus ponapensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tolima Dove | Pohnpei Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptotila conoveri | Ptilinopus ponapensis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 154.5 g (5.45 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Tolima Dove
Least Concern
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Tolima Dove
Plumage
Tolima Dove: brown above; pale below; bare red orbital skin; long tail; Tolima Colombia endemic; endangered; very restricted range
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Tolima Dove
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, brown above with a grey head and pale underparts. Restricted to the Western Andes of Colombia in the department of Tolima. Inhabits humid montane forest. Poorly known and rarely observed. Endangered due to ongoing deforestation in its tiny restricted range.
Pohnpei Fruit-dove
Pohnpei Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus ponapensis), 22 cm. Green with a lilac head and an orange-yellow breast; endemic to Pohnpei, Micronesia. Occupies primary forest above 200 m on this volcanic island. Frugivore. Vulnerable; total range barely exceeds 100 km².